GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — After last weekend’s warmth and rain, winter came roaring back this week.
Overall, the month of December has been quite favorable for snow enthusiasts as all of Michigan experienced below-average temperatures. Grand Rapids ended this month 4.4 degrees below average.
The massive storm system earlier in the week pummeled much of the state, especially northern Michigan. Grand Rapids is the exception to the rule with season snow running slightly below average. That certainly isn’t the case near the lakeshore. Muskegon has already eclipsed 50 inches. And if you think that’s impressive, check out Marquette. They’ve cracked the century mark for snow and that’s just through December!
The snow depth across the state is some of the best of the year, especially across the north.
Not much additional snow is expected this weekend but whatever we received certainly won’t melt. The most will likely fall across the Eastern U.P.
Looking ahead it appears the northern sections of the state will have better luck with additional snow this upcoming week.
SKIERS
Ski resorts have been packed this week and for good reason. The post-storm conditions have been amazing with rare powder to take advantage of on some hills and wooded areas. I actually got out for the first time this year at Crystal and skied with my kids. It’s the busiest I’ve ever seen Crystal but they handled the volume with no issues and the slopes remained in excellent condition.
Ideal weather will hold this weekend with a weak system putting down 1-3 inches of snow across northern sections of the state Saturday. Friday and Sunday will be dry.
Even though not much snow will fall this weekend, the cold will remain solidly in place. Highs Friday through Sunday will be in the teens and twenties.
It’s been a great season so far and this weekend will present some of the best ski conditions to date. Much of the snow is fresh from Mother Nature with many resorts reporting 3-5 foot bases!
SCHUSS: A whopping foot of snow fell across the Shanty Creek Resort Wednesday pushing season totals to 84 inches! This has created excellent ski conditions and Schuss is ready to rock with all of there runs available to carve up. Hours are Friday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tubing is also an option running Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
CANNONSBURG: Cannonsburg is running at 100% with a fresh half foot of snow this week. Hours are Friday 12 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.Tubing with reservations only, runs this weekend from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m…